Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing serious trouble. Their $100 million Netflix deal is collapsing. According to reports, this could lead to financial problems and possibly divorce. The couple had high hopes of building a media empire through Archewell Productions. That dream has now faded.
Netflix plans to end the deal
Insiders said Netflix will not renew the deal. The current agreement ends later this year. One source told the outlet, “The platform has no appetite to renew the deal.”
Ratings became a major issue
The couple failed to keep viewers engaged. Their shows didn’t perform well. One source said, "She had everything going for her, name, platform, and publicity, but the viewing numbers for the show were dismal. This deal is dead."
Another insider added, "Meghan and Harry rely on this deal to sustain upkeep on their $29million mansion and their huge range of staff. Without it, and without massively curbing their spending, they could be headed for bankruptcy."
Meghan’s show struggled to perform
Meghan’s lifestyle series WithLove Meghan debuted in March. But it didn’t attract much attention. It ranked 383rd on Netflix with just 5.3 million views in the first half of the year. Meanwhile, her old legal drama Suits made a surprise comeback and outperformed the new show.
A Netflix insider explained, "There was initial curiosity about them, but that’s evaporated. They have gone from buzzy to background noise."
Lack of creativity drew criticism
Insiders claimed the couple lacked direction in their content. One described Meghan’s show as “well-lit but flat.” Another said, "They’re not natural content creators, they’re trying to be what they think the public wants, rather than being authentic."
Second season moves forward without real support
Netflix has approved a second season of WithLove Meghan. However, insiders said this was just a polite gesture to complete existing obligations. The platform no longer wants more content from the couple.
One insider summed it up: “They’re just waiting for the credits to roll on this unfortunate chapter. Bosses see commissioning any more content from this pair a total waste of money.”
